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- GLC#
- GLC00050
- Type
- Documents
- Date
- September 12, 1865
- Author/Creator
- Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
- Title
- Presidential pardon and authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of C. L. Sayre, for taking part in the rebellion.
- Place Written
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Pagination
- 2 p. : Height: 45.8 cm, Width: 29.3 cm
- Primary time period
- Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
- Sub-Era
- The American Civil War
Sayre, took part in the "late rebellion" against the United States government. He was granted full pardon and amnesty by President Andrew Johnson for all offences he committed. Countersigned by Secreatary of State William H. Seward.
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